As part of your Application you need to attach the following supporting documents:
- Proof of your Australian (or other) citizenship or residency
- Proof of your Centrelink benefit (photocopy of your Centrelink card) or details of your financial hardship
- Photocopy of your Medicare card
- Any other relevant documents.

3. You send your completed Application Form to Macquarie University Hospital. You may either:

For applicants who are holders of an approved Centrelink Benefit(listed under Eligibility Criteria): Your Application will be reviewed by the Fund to ensure that the Fund criteria have been met. You may be contacted if we have any questions.

For applicants who are not holders of a Centrelink Benefitbut are experiencing financial hardship: Your Application will be assessed on a case by case basis. You are likely to be contacted to discuss your Application.

5. You will be notified in writing by the Fund on whether your Application was successful or unsuccessful

You will be notified within five (5) working days of when a completed Application is received. If your case is urgent, it will be prioritised.

If your Application is successful, your confirmation letter will include:

Details of the financial support offered to you.

What you need to do next to accept this financial support i.e. you (or your guardian, if you are under 18), need to sign and return a short Funding Agreement. Once returned to the hospital, we will arrange payment from the Fund, for your treatment.

Contact details if you have further questions.

The Gamma Knife Team (not the Fund) will contact you directly to advise you of your treatment and other details regarding your treatment.

If your Application is unsuccessful, this does not affect your suitability to receive Gamma Knife treatment. You may contact GenesisCancerCare on 02 9812 3220 to discuss treatment payment.